Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game
- Posted on April 5, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
An Indiana native who developed an unwavering passion for Michigan football despite growing up in Peyton Manning's home state has made a surprising decision to support UConn for the national championship game. The Mullins family's shift in allegiance represents a significant moment in their sports tradition, as the household transitions from decades of loyalty to the Wolverines to backing the Huskies' historic championship run.
Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game
Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan
